Alumni Recognition Awards
Each year the Concordia University Alumni Association (CUAA) celebrates alumni, students, friends, faculty and staff who have made a significant impact on the Concordia community.
Humberto Santos Award of Merit and Service
This most prestigious honour is awarded to a graduate who has made a lifetime contribution (15+ years) of exceptional leadership and service to the university and/or the association.
Read more about Humberto Santos, BComm 75, MBA 79.
John F. Lemieux Young Alumni Medal
Awarded to a recent graduate (from the last 10 years) whose trailblazing spirit and next-generation approach in the pursuit of excellence challenges current-day boundaries in their field.
Read more about John F. Lemieux, BA 66.
Honorary Life Membership
Awarded to a non-graduate ambassador with a long-term commitment of outstanding service to the alumni association and/or the university.
Benoît Pelland Alumnus/Alumna of the Year
Awarded to a graduate who has demonstrated professional excellence, community leadership and a long-term commitment of outstanding service in their field.
Read more about Benoît Pelland, BAdmin 88.
International Excellence Award
Awarded to a graduate (or community of graduates) outside Canada who has enhanced the reputation and prestige of the alumni association or university through exceptional leadership and outstanding volunteer service in the alumni community or their local community.
Outstanding Staff and Faculty Award
Awarded to either a faculty or staff member who embraces innovation in their work and/or field of practice through the sharing of knowledge, teaching ability, and/or their contribution to their team, department or university community.
Outstanding Student Leader Award
Awarded to a Concordia student leader who is an outstanding contributor to student life and the university community.
Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Award
Awarded to a graduate or student who demonstrates leadership, exemplifies excellence and promotes justice, equity, diversity and inclusion through community service or student activities.
MBA Alumnus/Alumna of the Year
Awarded to an MBA or Executive MBA graduate who has demonstrated outstanding professional achievement and dedication to both their community and the university.